Jason Vargas earns fourth win
by R.J. White | CBSSports.com
(11:27 pm ET) Angels starting pitcher
Jason Vargas earned his fourth win of the season, allowing just two earned runs on five hits and four walks in 7 1/3 innings while striking out two.
Vargas has pitched at least seven innings while allowing no more than two earned runs in each of his last three starts, earning the win in all three games while dropping his ERA to 3.43. He'll try to keep rolling when he faces the Dodgers at home Wednesday.
Nationals recall Jeff Kobernus
by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com
(11:24 pm ET) The Nationals have recalled infielder
Jeff Kobernus from Triple-A Syracuse following Friday's game against the Phillies.
Kobernus went 10 for 43 (.233) with four RBI in his last 10 games. He hit .333 with one home run and 20 RBI in the minors.
Justin Marterson allows five runs in loss
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(11:23 pm ET) Indians starting pitcher
Justin Masterson struggled through six innings against the Red Sox Friday, allowing five earned runs on six hits and one walk while striking out five.
The loss dropped Masterson to 7-3 on the year, but he has a nice 3.20 ERA heading into Wednesday's home start against the Reds.
John Lackey posts second straight impressive performance
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(11:20 pm ET) Red Sox starting pitcher
John Lackey put together his second straight impressive game Friday against the Indians, holding them to just one unearned run on two hits and three walks in seven innings while striking out eight.
Lackey has given up just three hits, three walks and no earned runs in 13 innings over his last two starts to give him a 3-4 record and 2.72 ERA. He'll try to stay hot on the road against the Phillies Wednesday.
A.J. Burnett stays solid in losing effort
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(11:17 pm ET) Pirates starter
A.J. Burnett was solid but suffered his fifth loss Friday night against the Brewers.
Burnett (3-5) surrendered a two-run double to Alex Gonzalez in the second inning for his only damage. The right-hander was charged with two runs and three hits over seven innings. He struck out six and walked two in a 2-1 loss.
Burnett has allowed three runs over his last two starts (14 innings). He is scheduled to start at home Wednesday against the Tigers.
Brett Lawrie connects for fifth homer, gets tossed
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(11:14 pm ET) Blue Jays third baseman
Brett Lawrie went 1 for 2, including his fifth home run, Friday against the Orioles before being ejected by the home-plate umpire for tossing his batting gloves.
After the game, Lawrie told reporters, "I didn’t do anything. I didn’t say one word to him -- not one. Didn’t look at him one time, and I’m in trouble for that," according to the National Post.
Lawrie has hit .195/.257/.367 in 126 at-bats.
Aroldis Chapman gets 11th save
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(11:12 pm ET) Reds closer
Aroldis Chapman earned his 11th saveFriday night against the Cubs. He worked around a leadoff single and a walk as he struck out three to secure a 7-4 victory.
Chapman has not allowed a run in his last three appearances and has converted 11 of 13 save opportunities.
Chris Davis homers for third-straight game
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(11:09 pm ET) Orioles first baseman
Chris Davis homered for the third-straight game Friday against the Blue Jays, giving him a league-leading 16 home runs. Davis added a single and double in his four at-bats to up his batting average to .337.
Davis is 8 for 12 with three home runs in his last three games and is staying in the early AL MVP picture.
Bronson Arroyo earns fifth win
by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com
(11:07 pm ET) Reds starting pitcher
Bronson Arroyo had another solid performance as he earned his fifth win Friday night against the Cubs.
Arroyo (5-4) gave up a two-run home run to opposing starter Scott Feldman in the second inning. The right-hander allowed three runs and six hits over six innings. He struck out two and walked two in a 7-4 victory.
Arroyo had his scoreless streak snapped at 15 1/3 innings. He has allowed three runs over his last three starts (20 1/3 innings). He is scheduled to start Wednesday at Cleveland.
J.J. Hardy hits three-run homer in win
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(11:05 pm ET) Orioles shortstop
J.J. Hardy kicked off the scoring Friday against the Blue Jays, hitting a three-run home run in the top of the first inning of a 10-6 win. It was the ninth homer of the year and sixth of May for Hardy, who is hitting .234 this season.